BADR relief when selling an HVAC business before April 2026

Are you an owner of a thriving HVAC or plumbing business, perhaps one built up over decades, now contemplating your exit strategy? If so, have you considered how the timing of your sale could dramatically affect the tax you pay on your hard-earned proceeds?

Understanding Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)

For many business owners across the UK, Business Asset Disposal Relief, or BADR as it is commonly known, represents one of the most significant tax advantages available when selling their company. Formerly known as Entrepreneurs' Relief, BADR allows qualifying individuals to pay just 10% Capital Gains Tax on gains up to a lifetime limit of £1 million from the sale of their business. For an HVAC or plumbing business owner, this can translate into substantial savings,